Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story(1987)
The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.
Movie: Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard (voice)
Dad / Mr. A&M (voice)
Todd Donovan
Narrator (voice)
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